A Remarkable Morning: Kiren Rijiju and Omar Abdullah Stroll Through Srinagar's Tulip Garden

Key Takeaways

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju enjoyed a morning walk in the Tulip Garden.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accompanied him.
Record attendance of 81,452 visitors was noted.
The garden is Asia's largest Tulip Garden.
It promotes tourism and floriculture in the Kashmir Valley.

Srinagar, April 7 (NationPress) On Monday, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju shared that he enjoyed a rejuvenating morning stroll in the renowned Tulip Garden of Srinagar, accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

The Union Minister expressed on X, “A rejuvenating morning walk surrounded by the vibrant colors of the Tulip Garden, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, with Hon’ble CM Shri Omar Abdullah ji, and it was a pleasure to meet Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sahab. Nature at its best, with conversations filled with warmth and vision—a truly remarkable morning.”

Minister Rijiju and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also inaugurated the Lok Sanvardhan Parv in Srinagar on Sunday, an event that celebrated the cultural diversity and artistic heritage of Jammu and Kashmir while addressing regional challenges.

The two leaders made their way to the Tulip Garden in the morning, which is known as Asia’s largest Tulip Garden and is currently open for visitors.

A record-setting 81,452 individuals visited the Tulip Garden on Sunday, marking the highest attendance since its opening in 2007 under Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Located at the base of the Zabarwan mountain range, the garden features a terraced layout consisting of seven levels that overlook Dal Lake.

The garden was established to enhance floriculture and tourism in the Kashmir Valley. Originally called Siraj Bagh, it was renamed the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in 2007.

Approximately 1.75 million tulip bulbs, sourced from the Tulip gardens of Amsterdam, have been cultivated here.

In addition to tulips, the garden boasts 46 flower varieties, including hyacinths, daffodils, and ranunculus, which were also imported from Holland.

Today, the garden is home to about 77 varieties of tulips. It is maintained by the local floriculture department, and numerous gardeners and experts work year-round to cultivate, grow, and transplant a variety of spring flowers.

Srinagar’s Tulip Garden has become a symbol of attraction for tourists, VVIPs, honeymooners, and locals alike. No tourist itinerary is complete without a visit to this stunning garden during springtime.

Due to the brief lifespan of the delicate Tulip flower, the garden is only open for a month each year.